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Baby sea turtles are especially vulnerable to the cold
Florida isn’t used to freezing temperatures, but this February, an arctic blast has turned the Gulf Coast upside down. Marine life in Southwest Florida is taking a tremendous hit. With […]
Florida Manatee
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officials say they’ve received 25 reports of dead manatees in Lee County between February 13 and 18. Most of these reports came from the Orange […]
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Thickening in Caloosahatchee River, courtesy of Calusa Waterkeeper
Bright green streaks of blue-green algae now stretch across the Caloosahatchee River. Weekend aerial photos show the river mottled with blooms, colorful on the surface, but a warning sign for […]
A good Samaritan and the Bradenton Police Department police officers rescued an injured bald eagle on President's Day 2026.
bird in trouble near 8th St. W and Manatee Ave and called Bradenton Police. Officers showed up and found a big bald eagle on the ground, clearly struggling to fly. […]
It’s February 2026, and the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) is buzzing with activity. Educational events are front and center: take the “Animal Neighbors” series, for example, held at their […]
The current drought is setting the stage for a dangerous fire season.
The Florida Forest Service isn’t hiding its concern about the 2026 fire season, especially when it comes to Southwest Florida. By mid-February, the state’s in the grip of its worst […]
Early Morning Birding Tour 2025 courtesy LBC
Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve just hit a big milestone, five years since completing its major habitat restoration project. To celebrate, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is inviting everyone to their annual […]
Rigged Kayaks
Think small and minimal when choosing kayak fishing gear. The first change will be from a big tackle box to a small tackle bag that carries only what you really […]
Florida Rhesus Macaques
Solving the Florida Monkey Mystery: From Tarzan to Today: How Hollywood and Nature Collide at Silver Springs and Fort De Soto If you want the real Hollywood monkey story in […]
Adorable Owls at CCFW (CCFW)
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is gearing up for the 24th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival on February 28 at Rotary Park. It’s a day meant for everyone from wildlife lovers, […]
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